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i'm excited to be joining this club soon! Just placed a deposit on an incoming 911T. optioned nicely with the 7spd manual, 18 ways, bose, RAS, PDLS+, and a few other things. Should be incoming to the dealer on friday. issue is its 55 miles away and its a black car and i'm terrified of any rock chips driving home on I4.. i got some track wrap and hopefully its not too hard to use. i'm trading in my 22 BMW M3 with a manual and i'm excited to see how it compares, i'll post pics when i get it!
Congrats
Don't be scared, I've been driving around for over a month (928 miles) bare back and no rock chips. I'm no expert or anything but the paint seems pretty durable.
I said clearly of the Carrera T, not a GT2/3 RS. The T is not ‘track able’ but like others have stated, and I agree, any car can be fun to drive on a track just for the sake of no traffic etc. The regular 911’s (especially the T) have little baby Corolla brakes and don’t handle very well so bringing them on a track is just for the ‘fun’ of driving on a track.
don’t get me wrong, I really like mine (more than I thought I would) after two weeks with it as a daily (unless it’s flooding and raining like it has been here in S Florida lately)— it’s just not a performance car is all I’m saying so a track is kind of a weird place to bring it.
Driving at a track is about learning to be a better driver
You absolutely don't need a GT3 or RS
Just need a safety inspected car, and sufficient tire and brake life left and good brake fluid
There are guys in Miata's and Civics that can run rings around a lot of 911 drivers
The T is more capable than my old 996 C4Cab that i tracked...
I said clearly of the Carrera T, not a GT2/3 RS. The T is not ‘track able’ but like others have stated, and I agree, any car can be fun to drive on a track just for the sake of no traffic etc. The regular 911’s (especially the T) have little baby Corolla brakes and don’t handle very well so bringing them on a track is just for the ‘fun’ of driving on a track.
don’t get me wrong, I really like mine (more than I thought I would) after two weeks with it as a daily (unless it’s flooding and raining like it has been here in S Florida lately)— it’s just not a performance car is all I’m saying so a track is kind of a weird place to bring it.
Okay, you were wrong the first time and the second "clarification" post you put up (this one) is just downright idiotic. You live in S. FL, the only "hills" are causeways and the only curves are on ramps and traffic circles. No wonder you don't know if the T is "trackable," you can't even begin to explore its limits on the public roads near you. I'd bet you don't even own a 992T.
Don't be scared, I've been driving around for over a month (928 miles) bare back and no rock chips. I'm no expert or anything but the paint seems pretty durable.
15,100 miles in 14 months, no ppf, no ceramic, no damage; 3 HPDE's. Drive it, it's a CAR not a museum piece FFS.
Okay, you were wrong the first time and the second "clarification" post you put up (this one) is just downright idiotic. You live in S. FL, the only "hills" are causeways and the only curves are on ramps and traffic circles. No wonder you don't know if the T is "trackable," you can't even begin to explore its limits on the public roads near you. I'd bet you don't even own a 992T.
you’re definitely right about S Florida hills and curves… it’s sad but true. It you’re wrong about the other stuff. I definitely know as I’m sure you can figure out my other cars… the Ferraris are certainly capable track cars— was just saying the 911 T isn’t set up for it. Whatever, didn’t think I was saying anything that everyone didn’t already know
you’re definitely right about S Florida hills and curves… it’s sad but true. It you’re wrong about the other stuff. I definitely know as I’m sure you can figure out my other cars… the Ferraris are certainly capable track cars— was just saying the 911 T isn’t set up for it. Whatever, didn’t think I was saying anything that everyone didn’t already know
Exactly why I ordered my T in a PDK. Driving a manual is this **** jungle sucks!!!
You compare the 911 T to Toyotas and Corollas you seem to know them well…
let’s keep comparing the Ferrari the successor to the 488, with “graby brakes and a subdued exhaust” In all instances a purpose built performance car, with a base msrp of 284,000 dollars to a 911 that has a base msrp of 126,000.
Your Ferrari to track reliability will still need track fluid and race brakes just like any other car that goes on the track. It’s not special.
You compare the 911 T to Toyotas and Corollas you seem to know them well…
let’s keep comparing the Ferrari the successor to the 488, with “graby brakes and a subdued exhaust” In all instances a purpose built performance car, with a base msrp of 284,000 dollars to a 911 that has a base msrp of 126,000.
Your Ferrari to track reliability will still need track fluid and race brakes just like any other car that goes on the track. It’s not special.
case and point below lol
jeez, you’re sensitive. I wasn’t comparing ANYTHJNG at all. Only the size of the brakes. Lighten up. And of course, the F8 and 911 don’t compare. Completely diff cars for diff things…. Anyway, carry on with your fun in the car. It’s all that matters… but clear your mind up a bit and enjoy it for what it is
“the Porsche 911 is not built for the track or racing”
“The 911 T is not built for the track” My response is; Educate yourself.
How many races have the 911 won? 30,000 victories Porsche 911 Success While it's hard to put an exact number on total race wins, the experts at our Agoura Hills-area Porsche Center estimate that Porsche 911 models have racked up upwards of 30,000 victories (and counting) over the years.
The Carrera in recent years has always been trackable, to do it regularly you do need to do some upgrades, but that is fairly standard. Just track brakes, fluid, and rotors. Then you’re good to goYou seem to hold a great deal of misconceptions about Porsche 911s and the Porsche 911 Carrera T in general.
Track Capability: The Porsche 911 Carrera T is designed with track and canyons in mind. It is lighter and more focused than the standard Carrera.
It features performance upgrades like the sports suspension, rear-axle steering, and a sports exhaust system. These right out the gate make it more agile and better suited for track use.
Handling: The Carrera T has sharp handling characteristics, thanks to its lighter weight and sport-tuned suspension. It is equipped with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard, which further improves its handling dynamics. The reduced weight and lower ride height compared to a standard Carrera contribute to its responsiveness and cornering abilities.
Performance: While it may not be the fastest 911 variant, the Carrera T is by no means slow. It has a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine producing 370 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just over 4 seconds. This level of performance is more than adequate for track driving and can deliver an exhilarating experience.
Track Enjoyment: driving on the track is about having fun, not driving the fastest car. Often times people cannon even get the most out of a slower car, much less a faster car. Driving on the track is about enjoying how the car feels, and improving driving skills. The Carrera T was built mainly for canyon carving, so it does extremely well in tight corners on the track. Even if it is crowded at the track, you will still be able to have some fun and keep up with cars. even with no traffic on the track you then have the opportunity to explore the car's limits safely which is part of what makes track days enjoyable.
TDLR: The Porsche 911 Carrera T I able to provide a fun and engaging platform to get into driving on the track. Sure it will not be as extreme as a 911 GT3 or other variants, but it will be enough for me, and many others. All the tech, the manual transmission, and cornering and RWS and everything make it truly good on the track.
Spot on. I've been an HPDE instructor for 15 years and raced competitively for almost as long and the T will be more than enough car for me at the track.
i'm excited to be joining this club soon! Just placed a deposit on an incoming 911T. optioned nicely with the 7spd manual, 18 ways, bose, RAS, PDLS+, and a few other things. Should be incoming to the dealer on friday. issue is its 55 miles away and its a black car and i'm terrified of any rock chips driving home on I4.. i got some track wrap and hopefully its not too hard to use. i'm trading in my 22 BMW M3 with a manual and i'm excited to see how it compares, i'll post pics when i get it!
I sold my G80 M3 last fall and ordered the T. Had it for 2 weeks now and very happy with it. I am sure you will be also!
06-14-2024 | 06:21 PM
15,100 miles in 14 months, no ppf, no ceramic, no damage; 3 HPDE's. Drive it, it's a CAR not a museum piece FFS.
